BRIEF INFORMATION OF THE DEPARTMENT

• Department of Agricultural Entomology came in to existence in the year 1947, with a primary objective to impart education to undergraduate students leading to the degree of B. Sc. (Agri.).
• Later on the post graduate program was introduced in the year 1963

OBJECTIVES

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Undertaking research projects sponsored by State Government, ICAR, Private Pesticide/Seed Companies, other Agencies etc.
• Providing diagnostic services to the farmers for insect pests infesting different crops.
• Training on pest management during training programs organized by Director of Extension, AAU, Anand, State Agricultural Department, NGO, KVK and other extension agencies.
• Publication of extension literatures (Popular articles, leaflet, folder etc.) on Pest Management.
• Publication of research related to insect pests and its management carried out in the Department.